An Analyzing and Reading Project
- Research your approved controversial topic using internet and or book sources. Actively read, analyze, take notes and create a T chart of the pro and con evidence presented.
Remember to include facts, statistics and authorities as part of your evidence!!!
Internet articles must be printed and have vocabulary and important evidence highlighted. Copies must be attached to the back of your project for credit**********
-Write a paragraph (Topic sentence, 3 supporting details and concluding sentence) to express your personal opinion on this topic.
-Locate 5 new vocabulary words from your research. Copy the sentence from the original source and underline the vocabulary word. Copy the word definition from the dictionary and write a sentence of your own for each one. Demonstrate your comprehension of the word meaning in each sentence.
-Present your T chart in class to educate us about your topic. Speak clearly, at an audible level and in a professional manner!!!
Topics brainstormed in class::::
Raising age for junior driver's license
Year 'round school
Adoption by gay couples
Gay marriage
School uniforms
Stem cell/Embryo research
Vitamin drinks and muscle building
Rap music and violence
Video games and teen violence
Home schooling
Project Pages::::
1- Titled T chart
2- Neatly written paragraph and vocabulary
3-Highlighted internet article
4-Student draft/notes from book sources +++Remember to use title of book!!!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
College Life Presentations
College Prep Final Project
College Life Presentations (200 pts)
Project Steps:
1) Narrow the Topic - when searching for information on a broad topic, think of key words to help you get the information you want. When using book sources, consult the index to pinpoint the information you are looking for. Internet and database searches can be narrowed by using and, or, not in your search. Example(s): Greek life and pledging, campus living and date rape.
You can also use the "+" sign to add to your search (college+depression)
2) Write a Proposal - include a Thesis Statement of your narrowed topic, your proposed solution and a detailed description of you Visual Aid
Visual Aid: Chart, Handout, Video, Power Point etc
3) Paper - MLA format (see format links) 5 pages including: Title page, parenthietical or in text citations, and works cited page. (see link to Noodletools for free MLA format account)
4 valid sources including one book or journal
4) List of Topics -
Adjusting to freedom from parents
Freshman 15
Commuting vs Living on Campus
Balancing Athletics and Academics
Exploring one's sexuality
Managing Time
Connection between ethnic groups and admissions policies
Ensuring personal safety
Political corruptness on campus
Campus crime - protecting personal property
Coping with homesickness
Eating disorders
Binge drinking in Greek life
College costs & financial management
Pressures of military schools
Drug abuse
Managing personal finances
Date Rape
Religious life on campus
Dorm issues
Suicide prevention
Depression
Hazing in Greek life
Poor academic skills
Links for project -
CQResearcher
User Name: beachhs Password: long
http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/login.php?requested=%2Fcqresearcher%2Findex.php&PHPSESSID=bcoguu46dq68fsvqpsqral7i32
College Life Presentations (200 pts)
Project Steps:
1) Narrow the Topic - when searching for information on a broad topic, think of key words to help you get the information you want. When using book sources, consult the index to pinpoint the information you are looking for. Internet and database searches can be narrowed by using and, or, not in your search. Example(s): Greek life and pledging, campus living and date rape.
You can also use the "+" sign to add to your search (college+depression)
2) Write a Proposal - include a Thesis Statement of your narrowed topic, your proposed solution and a detailed description of you Visual Aid
Visual Aid: Chart, Handout, Video, Power Point etc
3) Paper - MLA format (see format links) 5 pages including: Title page, parenthietical or in text citations, and works cited page. (see link to Noodletools for free MLA format account)
4 valid sources including one book or journal
4) List of Topics -
Adjusting to freedom from parents
Freshman 15
Commuting vs Living on Campus
Balancing Athletics and Academics
Exploring one's sexuality
Managing Time
Connection between ethnic groups and admissions policies
Ensuring personal safety
Political corruptness on campus
Campus crime - protecting personal property
Coping with homesickness
Eating disorders
Binge drinking in Greek life
College costs & financial management
Pressures of military schools
Drug abuse
Managing personal finances
Date Rape
Religious life on campus
Dorm issues
Suicide prevention
Depression
Hazing in Greek life
Poor academic skills
Links for project -
CQResearcher
User Name: beachhs Password: long
http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/login.php?requested=%2Fcqresearcher%2Findex.php&PHPSESSID=bcoguu46dq68fsvqpsqral7i32
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Holocaust Research Project
In Our Memory They Will Live On.....
For this project you will research the life of a Holocaust survivor. The guidelines for this project are listed below:
1) Using reference materials and on line sources, you will locate a Holocaust survivor that you would like to research.
2) Learn as much as you can about your survivor. At a minimum, your project should include the following information:
- Birth date and place
- School attended (if applicable)
- Date and location of deportation
- Time spent in concentration camp
- Family members
Along with books sources the following websites can be used for research:
http://www.holocaustsurvivors.org/
http://fcit.coedu.usf.edu/holocaust/people/survivor.htm
http://remember.org/
http://www.holocaustforgotten.com/survivors.htm
Information on non-Jewish Holocaust survivors
http://www.holocaustcenter.org/index.php
http://holocaust.umd.umich.edu/
http://isurvived.org/
http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/vhi
http://www.wiesenthal.com/site/pp.asp?c=fwLYKnN8LzH&b=242614
http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/ElieWiesel/index.html
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005142
Children of the Holocaust
http://auschwitz.dk/Holocaust1.htm
http://www.oskarschindler.com/
"Simon, if you had gone back to building houses, you'd be a millionaire. Why didn't you?" "You're a religious man," replied Wiesenthal. "You believe in God and life after death. I also believe. When we come to the other world and meet the millions of Jews who died in the camps and they ask us, ‘What have you done?,’ there will be many answers. You will say, ‘I became a jeweler,’ Another will say, ‘I have smuggled coffee and American cigarettes,’ Another will say, ‘I built houses,’ But I will say, ‘I did not forget you’."
Link for Poster Creation::::::
http://poster.4teachers.org/
For this project you will research the life of a Holocaust survivor. The guidelines for this project are listed below:
1) Using reference materials and on line sources, you will locate a Holocaust survivor that you would like to research.
2) Learn as much as you can about your survivor. At a minimum, your project should include the following information:
- Birth date and place
- School attended (if applicable)
- Date and location of deportation
- Time spent in concentration camp
- Family members
Along with books sources the following websites can be used for research:
http://www.holocaustsurvivors.org/
http://fcit.coedu.usf.edu/holocaust/people/survivor.htm
http://remember.org/
http://www.holocaustforgotten.com/survivors.htm
Information on non-Jewish Holocaust survivors
http://www.holocaustcenter.org/index.php
http://holocaust.umd.umich.edu/
http://isurvived.org/
http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/vhi
http://www.wiesenthal.com/site/pp.asp?c=fwLYKnN8LzH&b=242614
http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/ElieWiesel/index.html
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005142
Children of the Holocaust
http://auschwitz.dk/Holocaust1.htm
http://www.oskarschindler.com/
"Simon, if you had gone back to building houses, you'd be a millionaire. Why didn't you?" "You're a religious man," replied Wiesenthal. "You believe in God and life after death. I also believe. When we come to the other world and meet the millions of Jews who died in the camps and they ask us, ‘What have you done?,’ there will be many answers. You will say, ‘I became a jeweler,’ Another will say, ‘I have smuggled coffee and American cigarettes,’ Another will say, ‘I built houses,’ But I will say, ‘I did not forget you’."
Link for Poster Creation::::::
http://poster.4teachers.org/
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Introducing Social Issues Research
Research Lesson
The following is a guide created to help you begin your research project on Social Issues. Using books sources, internet links and online databases you will select your topic and begin to compile the information needed to complete your tasks.
The following is a list designed to help you plan your search. Good information seeking strategies begins with asking the right questions.
1) The Assignment
What are the directions for this project?
What is it that I need to know about my topic?
What do I already know about my topic?
By defining your task you will have an easier time seeking and obtaining the information you need. If a list of question is not provided by your instructor you can create your own list by asking and answering the questions listed above. This will help give you clear goals when beginning your research.
2) Strategies
When compiling research on a topic it might surprise you the amount of information there is available and how much has NOTHING TO DO WITH WHAT YOU NEED. Need a good example of this Google search your topic with no modifications and watch how many hits come back. Too many and before you scroll down the first page half the hits will be of little use to you.
When using databases, internet sites or even the electronic card catalog in the library; you can narrow or broaden your subject in order to control the information that you recieve.
EX.:
Subject Narrowed Narrowed Narrowed Narrowed
Science Space Solar System Planets Jupiter
Go back to your questions on your topic and create a KEY WORD list. This list should be words specific to your topic but narrowed to help you get the specifics you need to complete your project.
3) Consider the Source: Database Searches vs The Internet
There is alot of good information available on the internet. The problem with using the internet as a primary source for a school project is that not all the information on the web is accurate. Anyone can post anything on the internet. You might come across a really well written article on your topic and want to use it for your project only to find out it was written by a student in another state.
When using the internet look to see where the information is coming from.
For this project, an article posted by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) or another government agency would be perfectly suitable.
*** When using an internet source, if possible, print the pages out and make note of the date you accessed the site. Unlike books, internet sites can be altered and the information may not be there later on.
Databases
Databases are a safe and easy way to search and compile good information from good sources.
All information located in databases has been verified and reviewed by persons in the same field as the author. (Ex.: An article written by a Cryptozoologist would be reviewed by other Cryptozoologists and accepted before it can be posted. This is called PEER REVIEWING.)
The following is a list of the databases available through Long Beach High School.
4) Citations
Along the side of this blog are several links to on-line citation sites.
While compiling your information, take note of the following:
BOOK SOURCE: Title, Author, Publisher, City of Publication and Date of Publication
This can all be found on the Title Page which is located in the front of the book.
INTERNET SOURCE: Name of author, Title of article, Title of homepage, URL, Date you visited.
DATABASE: Name of author, Title of article, Name of journal, Volume and number of journal, Page numbers, Date published.
5) Synthesis
Go back and review your assignment CAREFULLY. Can you complete your assignment with the information you have obtained? If not, what else do you need?
If you have used one source exclusively it may be time to try another one. You may need to narrow or broaden your topic searches. Look at your KEY WORDS, can you add, eliminate or change a word to bring back different information? What other words are associated with our topic?
If you have used one source exclusively it may be time to try another one. You may need to narrow or broaden your topic searches. Look at your KEY WORDS, can you add, eliminate or change a word to bring back different information? What other words are associated with our topic?
Additional Sites WRT 105
These are links related to Iraq war - injuries to soldiers and prisoner treatment
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